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Easy Chinese Corn Soup

Easy Chinese Corn Soup

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine corn and chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. 2 Mix together cornstarch and water in a small bowl or cup; pour into the boiling corn soup, and continue cooking for about 2 minutes, or until thickened.
  3. 3 Gradually add beaten egg while stirring the soup. Remove from heat and serve.

By Liz

Egg Drop Ramen Noodle Soup

Egg Drop Ramen Noodle Soup

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour chicken stock and water into a large pot and bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Stir cornstarch and the 1 tablespoon cold water together in a cup to make a slurry. Remove about 1 cup of the boiling liquid and stir in the cornstarch slurry until dissolved. Add back into the pot and season with Thai seasoning and white pepper.
  3. 3 While the liquid is boiling, start stirring it in one direction quickly. When the liquid is moving in one direction, without you stirring it, pour in the eggs.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to a simmer and add ramen noodles. Discard flavor packets unless you want extra seasoning. In that case, season to taste with as much of flavor packet as you like. Simmer until noodles are soft and eggs have cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Katie Willett

Potato and Leek Soup

Potato and Leek Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks and season to taste with salt and pepper; cook and stir until leeks are tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir cornstarch into broth; pour broth into pot. Add potatoes and bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir in cream; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Check seasoning before serving.

By Julie

Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup

Pick-Me-Up Egg Drop Soup

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil together in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir udon pieces into broth and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but are still firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk water and cornstarch together in a bowl. Whisk cornstarch mixture into broth mixture until smooth and thickened slightly. Gradually pour in eggs, stirring gently and constantly, until eggs are wispy and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with sea salt and black pepper.

By Clarissa Leigh

Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup

Grandma's Chicken Noodle Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and oil, and boil until noodles are tender, about 8 minutes. Drain, rinse under cool running water, and drain again.
  3. 3 Bring broth, salt, and poultry seasoning to a boil in a Dutch oven. Stir in celery and onion; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables have softened, about 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until cornstarch is completely dissolved; gradually stir into soup. Stir in noodles and chicken, and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

Egg Drop Soup (Better than Restaurant Quality!)

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; pour into boiling broth. Stir in food coloring.
  4. 4 Slowly pour in beaten egg, stirring constantly in one direction to form thin egg ribbons. Season soup with white pepper and salt.
  5. 5 Serve hot, garnished with fresh chives. Enjoy!

By Darren

Basic Chicken Soup

Basic Chicken Soup

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1 cup water and cornstarch in a bowl until cornstarch dissolves.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil and garlic in a large pot over medium heat for 1 minute. Add carrots, celery, and salt; cook until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Add chicken; cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 7 minutes. Add remaining 7 cups water and chicken soup base.
  3. 3 Bring to a boil, stirring any browned bits off the bottom with a spatula. Boil for 20 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture, sage, and pepper; mix well and continue to boil for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice.

By Robyn Stone

Mushroom and Chicken with Sour Cream Soup

Mushroom and Chicken with Sour Cream Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tarragon, nutmeg, green onions, and salt. Cook until the green onions soften, about 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and continue cooking until tender, about 5 minutes more. Fold in chicken and continue to cook until just heated through, about 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over mixture, stirring until completely absorbed into mixture, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot water. Add to the skillet about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring to dissolve any clumps of flour between batches. Increase heat and bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat to medium. Add sour cream and stir until well combined. .
  3. 3 Dissolve cornstarch into cold milk, then stir into soup. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook until soup begins to bubble, but not boil. Lower heat to medium, add lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

By Katie Davis

Chef John's Hot and Sour Soup

Chef John's Hot and Sour Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water, stirring occasionally, until soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well and slice into thin strips.
  3. 3 Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, ground white pepper, and sesame oil together in a small bowl for hot and sour mixture; set aside until needed.
  4. 4 Whisk cornstarch and water together in another small bowl for slurry; set aside until needed.
  5. 5 Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger, sliced green onions, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring up to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Stir in carrot, red pepper, bamboo shoots, tofu, and the hot and sour mixture. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Stir the soup slowly with a spoon while transferring in the beaten eggs in a steady stream to create thin ribbons. Keep stirring until the soup comes back to a boil. Reduce heat to medium.
  8. 8 Stir the cornstarch slurry to make sure it's well blended, then slowly drizzle it into the soup while stirring constantly. Soup should thicken up within 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat, taste for seasoning, and serve.
  9. 9 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Leek and Potato Soup with Shrimp and Corn

Leek and Potato Soup with Shrimp and Corn

3.6

Prep
35 min
Cook
360 min
Total
395 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel-lined plate, reserving about 1 tablespoon bacon grease in the skillet.
  2. 2 Cook and stir leeks and celery in bacon grease over medium heat until leeks soften, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir garlic into leek mixture until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
  4. 4 Place drained bacon, potatoes, chicken broth, 2 cups water, dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in the slow cooker.
  5. 5 Tie sprigs of fresh thyme together with kitchen string and add to the slow cooker.
  6. 6 Cook on High for 4 hours; add corn and cook for 1 more hour.
  7. 7 Reduce heat to Low; stir in milk and cook uncovered until slightly thickened, 30 to 40 minutes.
  8. 8 Meanwhile, bring a pot of water a boil. Cook tiger shrimp in boiling water until they are bright pink and no longer translucent in the center, about 3 minutes. Drain. Allow shrimp to cool slightly before peeling.
  9. 9 Mix cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl until combined.
  10. 10 Stir cornstarch mixture into slow cooker and heat until the soup thickens, about 3 minutes.
  11. 11 Stir peeled shrimp and parsley into soup. Remove fresh thyme sprigs and season soup with salt and black pepper before serving.

By angie

Bite-Sized Salmon Tikka

Bite-Sized Salmon Tikka

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cayenne, turmeric, and salt in a bowl; add salmon and toss to coat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. While oil is heating, sprinkle cornstarch over salmon; toss to coat.
  3. 3 Add salmon to the skillet; cook until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.

By Tarama

Sherry Chicken Curry

Sherry Chicken Curry

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Coat chicken with cornstarch and place in skillet with garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Add sherry and beef bouillon and let liquid reduce a little.
  2. 2 Stir in peanut butter and curry powder and add water to cover; add ginger, reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, then lastly stir in coconut milk and serve hot.

By Rebecca Swift

Chili Paneer

Chili Paneer

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place paneer in a bowl and add enough cornstarch to coat; mix well.
  2. 2 Heat oil large skillet over medium heat; fry paneer until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer paneer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving oil in the skillet.
  3. 3 Combine garlic and ginger in the hot oil; add onion, green chile peppers, and bell pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix soy sauce, chile sauce, tomato sauce, sugar, salt, and remaining cornstarch into onion mixture, stirring in water if mixture is too thick. Add paneer; cook and stir until gravy is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and garnish chili with cilantro and green onions.

By Shruti

Apricot Chicken Curry

Apricot Chicken Curry

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until garlic is soft and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add chicken and brown for about 3 minutes per side.
  3. 3 Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  4. 4 Bring apricot nectar to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then reduce then heat to medium-low. Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into apricot nectar. Stir in curry powder, then apricots. Add baked chicken.
  5. 5 Place the cast iron skillet with chicken drippings over medium heat. Stir in carrots, onion, bell pepper, and chile pepper; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken and apricot sauce into the skillet; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season again with salt and pepper. Stir in water chestnuts just before serving.

By Katherine D

Coconut Curry Fish

Coconut Curry Fish

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the water and rice to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook 1 minute. Mix in cod, and season with curry powder, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour in the coconut milk, and mix in frozen vegetables. Cover, and cook 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and cod is easily flaked with a fork.
  3. 3 Drain 1/2 cup liquid from the skillet into a bowl, and mix with cornstarch. Stir back into skillet to thicken sauce. Serve over the cooked rice.

By MATHGOD

Indian Stir-Fried Shrimp in Cream Sauce (Bhagari Jhinga)

Indian Stir-Fried Shrimp in Cream Sauce (Bhagari Jhinga)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk tomato paste, salt, sugar, garam masala, ground cumin seed, red pepper flakes, cilantro, jalapeño, lemon juice, and coconut milk together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add mustard seeds, and cook until they begin to pop. Immediately stir in garlic, and cook until garlic begins to brown.
  3. 3 Add shrimp, and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes. Add coconut sauce to the wok and cook until sauce begins to simmer. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, and stir into sauce. Continue cooking until mixture thickens.

By DEBMCE4

Vegetarian Coconut Curry with Tofu

Vegetarian Coconut Curry with Tofu

5.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
25 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wrap tofu in 2 to 3 layers of paper towels and place on a plate. Place a second plate on top to encourage fluid out of the tofu. Let sit until paper towels are saturated, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking tray.
  3. 3 Discard wet paper towels and cube tofu. Place on the prepared baking tray.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until adequately dry, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 While the tofu is baking, drain pineapple chunks, reserving juice.
  6. 6 Combine coconut milk, liquid aminos, ginger, curry paste, chili powder, curry powder, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add reserved pineapple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
  7. 7 Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; add to the coconut milk mixture and whisk until slightly thickened.
  8. 8 Stir in basil and jalapeno; cook for 1 minute. Add bok choy, spinach, green onions, mushrooms, chile peppers, tomatoes, and pineapple chunks; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
  9. 9 Add tofu and stir to coat. Season with salt. Transfer to a covered dish for 10 minutes to let flavors mix, or serve immediately.

By Kiersten

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté shallot and onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in butter, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin, and bay leaf. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, continuing to frequently stir.
  3. 3 Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, frequently stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Reduce heat, and season with remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Add cooked chicken into sauce and stir together.
  6. 6 Dissolve cornstarch into water, then mix into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.
  7. 7 Serve over rice with naan.

By MITCHMAN21

Chicken 65

Chicken 65

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chicken in a medium bowl. Add egg, cornstarch, 1/2 of the minced garlic, 1/2 of the minced ginger, salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix until chicken is completely coated.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep skillet and fry chicken pieces until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Set fried chicken aside.
  3. 3 Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a second skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until crackling, about 1 minute. Add remaining garlic, remaining ginger, serrano peppers, cumin, chile powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and salt. Add curry leaves and stir to combine. Add chile-garlic paste, ginger paste, and red food coloring. Stir to create a paste. Add water to thin paste slightly.
  4. 4 Add fried chicken to the the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly. Stir in cilantro.

By heavenzH2O

Creamy Chicken Korma

Creamy Chicken Korma

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cover cashews with ¼ cup boiling water in a small bowl; set aside, for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place garlic and ginger in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add bay leaves; cook 30 seconds. Stir in onion; cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic-ginger paste, coriander, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder; stir in chicken and cook 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and tomato sauce, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, place cashews, soaking water, heavy cream, and yogurt in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth.
  5. 5 Stir cashew mixture into wok; simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water together; stir into wok and cook, 1 to 2 minutes more.

By Trina

Indian Chole Aloo Tikki

Indian Chole Aloo Tikki

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and peel.
  2. 2 Place cooked potatoes into a bowl and add cornstarch, ginger, cumin, cayenne, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mash together with a fork. Oil your hands with a little vegetable oil and divide the potato mixture into 4 equal portions. Pat each portion into a potato patty about 1/3-inch thick.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry potato cakes until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  4. 4 Grind peppercorns and cloves with a mortar and pestle.
  5. 5 Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in red chile peppers, cumin, bay leaves. Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add pepper-clove mixture, curry powder, and turmeric.
  6. 6 Mix tomato paste with water. Stir diluted tomato paste and tomato into the skillet. Cook over medium heat until the tomato has softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Spoon chickpea sauce over the potato cakes and sprinkle with cilantro leaves.

By Pankaj

Powdered Sugar

Powdered Sugar

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sugar and cornstarch into the work bowl of a food processor and process until the mixture is fine and powdery, 2 to 3 minutes.

By lexeo

Confectioners' Sugar

Confectioners' Sugar

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sugar and cornstarch together in a blender or food processor. Pulse until mixture has the powdery consistency of confectioners' sugar.

By Crystal

Chicken Gravy

Chicken Gravy

3.8

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring chicken stock to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of cold water and add to chicken stock. Season to taste with poultry seasoning and cook until thickened. Serve!

By Barbara

Vegan Gelatin

Vegan Gelatin

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Dissolve the cornstarch in the water in a small cup or bowl and set aside. In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of cherry juice and agar-agar powder. Let stand for 5 minutes to soften. Set heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 minute.
  2. 2 Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining juice along with the cornstarch mixture until no longer cloudy. Pour into small serving cups and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

By Cordelia Wylde-LaRue

Easy Butter Cookies I

Easy Butter Cookies I

3.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Mix together all ingredients until well-blended.
  3. 3 Roll 2-inch sized pieces of dough into balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten each with the back of a fork.
  4. 4 Bake 13 to 15 minutes until light brown. Let cool on wire rack.

By Helen Toburen

Almond Milk Instant Pudding

Almond Milk Instant Pudding

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 cup almond milk into a small saucepan. Add cornstarch and heat over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; keep stirring for 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Pour remaining almond milk into a bowl; add pudding mix. Mix with an electric mixer on low speed until very thick, about 1 minute. Add cornstarch mixture to pudding mixture; mix at low speed for 1 minute more.
  3. 3 Transfer pudding to 4 individual serving bowls. Cover and refrigerate if desired.

By kaleighna

Melting Moments II

Melting Moments II

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine dry ingredients. Cream butter until fluffy. Add to flour mixture and beat thoroughly.
  2. 2 Refrigerate 1 hour.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  4. 4 Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with lightly floured fork. Bake for about 20 minutes or until edges are just lightly browned. Don't overbake.

By Lee K